From above, you see beautifully cooked mussels arranged in a decorative pattern amid a vibrant broth. The deep reds of the chipotle and the bright greens of the vegetables make for a striking contrast, with sprinkles of fresh cilantro and thin lime wedges on top, adding a burst of color. Everything served in an artisan earthen pot adding an element of rustic allure.

Slow Cooker Mussels Al Chipotle

Name: Slow Cooker Mussels Al Chipotle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 250 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: fresh mussels, 2 pounds cleaned; chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 chopped; fresh tomatillos, 2 husks removed and diced; red bell pepper, 1 diced; medium yellow onion, 1 diced; cilantro, a handful chopped; lime, 1 cut into wedges; spring vegetables (asparagus, peas, carrots), 1 cup cut into chunks; garlic cloves, 3 minced; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 240 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: April 08, 2025

This recipe, a unique blend of Mexican zing and luxurious seafood, is a spicy-infusion delight with mussels playing the starring role. Slow cooked to tender perfection, mussels bask in a rich broth of chipotle peppers and a medley of spring vegetables, rain or shine, this dish is sure to warm your insides.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh mussels - 2 pounds - cleaned
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 - chopped
Fresh tomatillos - 2 - husks removed and diced
Red bell pepper - 1 - diced
Medium yellow onion - 1 - diced
Cilantro - a handful - chopped
Lime - 1 - cut into wedges
Spring vegetables (asparagus, peas, carrots) - 1 cup - cut into chunks
Garlic cloves - 3 - minced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥘🌶️🥔

Add the mussels, tomatillos, red bell pepper, onion, spring vegetables, garlic, chipotle peppers, and olive oil into the slow cooker.
Step 2 - 🧂🫑

Generously season the ingredients with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 3 - 🥄🌀

Stir all the ingredients until they are well combined.
Step 4 - ⏰🍲

Set the slow cooker to low and let it cook for around 4 to 6 hours.
Step 5 - 🕦🌿

30 minutes before the cook time is up, open the slow cooker and add the chopped cilantro.
Step 6 - 🍈💦

When the cooking is done, squeeze fresh lime juice over the ingredients and stir gently.
Step 7 - 🍽️🍲

Serve the mussels straight from the slow cooker, making sure everyone gets a fair share of the broth and mussels.

Additional

This dish is perfect for those who enjoy a kick of spice in their food. You could adjust the heat level by adding or reducing the quantity of chipotle peppers according to taste. Mussels are a great source of protein and also provide good amounts of B-vitamins and selenium, which are all great for boosting your immune system. To make it a well-rounded meal, serve this with a side of quinoa or crusty bread to soak up the spicy, zingy broth.